Racers Fall Short Against the Panthers

Saturday, February 17

Murray, Ky.

2 p.m.

Murray State

15-8,8-6MVC

UNI

10-13,9-5MVC

UNI

Murray St.

Photo by: David Eaton-Murray State Athletics

2/17/2024 4:54:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

Racers women’s basketball fall in the final stretch to Northern Iowa.

In A Nutshell
Murray State women's basketball fall short to Northern Iowa, Saturday. They lost 89-87 and are now tied at sixth in the Missouri Valley Conference standings with an 8-6 in conference play.

The Racers led for 37 minutes and 28 seconds before dropping the lead falling behind in the final 24 seconds as they get outscored 29-15 on the fourth quarter.

MSU came out fast as they outscored the UNI 26-13 in the first quarter. They kept the lead through close second (22-23) and third (24-24) quarters but fell short in the final stretch.

Kate The Great
Katelyn Young posted 23 points and 11 rebounds for her ninth double-double of the season. She is third in the conference in points per game while averaging 18.7.

Bria Sanders-Woods (17) and Zoe Stewart (11) also have double-digit points.

What's Next?
Murray State will travel to UIC to break the sixth-place tie, Thursday.

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